Second Chance Thoroughbreds Inc.

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Second Chance Thoroughbreds Inc. A 501(c)(3) whose mission is to provide further training for OTTBs in between their last run and transition to safe, nurturing homes. Ride an OTTB today!

We specialize in retraining and re-homing of thoroughbreds both straight off the track and from local at-risk sales ads. Our horses are assessed and given downtime before beginning the retraining process, with all medical and nutritional needs met prior to training. Once in retraining, our thoroughbreds learn to have smoother transitions between gaits and become more balanced at the walk, trot and canter. Horses are introduced to poles and cross rails and eventually graduate to jumping small courses in both our indoor and outdoor riding rings. All of our thoroughbreds are adopted under a no racing/no auction/no breeding contract with right of first refusal and are in our care for a minimum 30 days before being eligible for adoption. All of our thoroughbreds are kept up to date on shots, worming, hoof trimming, teeth floating, and all maintain an ideal weight. Our horses are healthy, happy, and loved!

Timothy's Boy was listed with FLF 12 years ago and here are his photos of what he used to look like.  We have no idea ho...
11/12/2026

Timothy's Boy was listed with FLF 12 years ago and here are his photos of what he used to look like. We have no idea how he ended up at a local dealer barn, but happy we could purchase him and get him going again.

From FLF 12 years ago "What a droolworthy hunk of handsome horse to cap off our morning in the cold and drizzle! The volunteers found more and more reasons to love Tim as our interview went on. Tim struck us as not only gorgeous, but also classy. He is very solidly built, with a strong hind end, and a good shoulder. We were drawn in by his classic chiseled, beautiful head and kind intelligent eye. He was well behaved and quiet despite dropping temperatures and a whipping wind. He has been out of work for about a month, hanging out at his trainer’s farm just down the road from the Finger Lakes Race Track, due to what we were told was a slightly sore knee. We palpated his legs and felt no heat, filling or anything obviously concerning and, later, while jogged for a video, he appeared not only sound but also demonstrated quite a balanced and lovely way of going. In researching him, we discovered that he is a grandson of Maria’s Mon, which is a great line for good moving, good brained, and good jumping horses, and sold for $70, 000 in the Saratoga preferred yearling sale. So we’re not the only ones who thought he was quite the looker!

With his intelligent eye and aura of class, we bet he is a quick learner and will easily settle into a new routine and career. We really like this lovely gelding, and we are confident you will too."

Timothy's Boy is doing great.  Timmy had his teeth floated yesterday.    Next week is farrier and then we will see what ...
11/12/2026

Timothy's Boy is doing great. Timmy had his teeth floated yesterday. Next week is farrier and then we will see what he knows under saddle. Timmy loves the barn and is quite happy in a stall (even though he can go out).

Big Heleonora came through Take The Lead.   She needs a couple months stall rest due to a tendon injury.  Her prognosis ...
11/11/2026

Big Heleonora came through Take The Lead. She needs a couple months stall rest due to a tendon injury. Her prognosis is good for a full recovery. She is 2027 RRP eligible.

Welcome Big Heleonora!   Nora needs some downtime due to tendinitis.  She is 2027 RRP eligible and a big sweetheart đź’•
11/04/2026

Welcome Big Heleonora! Nora needs some downtime due to tendinitis. She is 2027 RRP eligible and a big sweetheart đź’•

Timothy's Boy has arrived after a month of quarantine.    Timmy is the absolute sweetest guy.    We will give him time t...
11/01/2026

Timothy's Boy has arrived after a month of quarantine. Timmy is the absolute sweetest guy. We will give him time to gain some weight and then we'll see what he knows under saddle.

We are happy to report we earned our re- accreditation with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance for 2026, making it 10 y...
10/25/2026

We are happy to report we earned our re- accreditation with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance for 2026, making it 10 years since our first accreditation. Pictured are Gleaming Knife and Ms. Nitram, two of the Texas 30 broodmares, who now have sanctuary here.

Devil in Disguise has been adopted and is on his way to his new home!
10/23/2026

Devil in Disguise has been adopted and is on his way to his new home!

Devil in Disguise has finished up his stall rest and will be ready for adoption.   Rudy is suitable for a pleasure ridin...
07/21/2026

Devil in Disguise has finished up his stall rest and will be ready for adoption. Rudy is suitable for a pleasure riding home. He loves attention and is great for grooming. Rudy will be started back under saddle soon!

Welcome Tiger D!
07/15/2026

Welcome Tiger D!

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121 Dawson Hill Rd
Spencer, NY
14883

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